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Patient Story
Standing Strong and Giving Back
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/05/Victoria-and-MeganAfter going through their own journeys with scoliosis, these two girls know exactly what it takes to help other patients getting ready for spine surgery.
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Patient Story
Dylan is a Solid Swimmer Thanks to Shriners Children’s
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/10/Dylan-SwimmerDylan doesn't let osteogenesis imperfecta or scoliosis limit his interests or activities.
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Video
A Scoliosis Story: How Halo Traction Changed my Son’s Life
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2020/10/A-Scoliosis-Story-How-Halo-Traction-Changed-my-Sons-LifeLearn how our halo program delivers life-changing results and gives families everywhere hope.
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Video
Meet Tessa
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Videos/2023/12/Meet-TessaDiagnosed with cerebral palsy and scoliosis, Tessa wants to inspire others with her story and help raise money for Shriners Children's.
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Patient Story
Kiera's Successful Surgery Sends Her Leaping Back to Ballet
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2020/12/Kieras-successful-surgery-sends-her-leaping-back-to-balletWhen Kiera turned 11, she began to experience back pain. While her pain wasn’t necessarily severe, it was adequate enough to warrant a trip to her primary care provider. Once her physician noticed not one, but two curves in Kiera’s spine, she was immediately referred to the Portland Shriners Hospita...
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Patient Story
Dad's Words: Our Shriners Hospital Experience
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/01/Dads-words-Our-Shriners-Hospital-experienceThere is no instruction manual for parenthood, but even if there was, I don’t think it would have a section on how to react when your child tells you they want to die.
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Patient Story
October is National Spina Bifida Awareness Month
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/10/October-is-National-Spina-Bifida-Awareness-MonthJessica, aka “Jessie,” has been coming to Shriners Children's Florida since 2006. She was born with spina bifida, scoliosis, bilateral hip dysplasia and clubfoot; all of which she has received support and care for at our outpatient center.
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Patient Story
Allie's Halo Journey
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/12/AllieAllie's halo traction and growing rod surgery provides her the ability to grow while receiving care for her severe infantile scoliosis.
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Patient Story
Getting Ahead of the Curve
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2023/12/Getting-Ahead-of-the-CurveTwo years ago a minor slip and fall at home led to Reyna's diagnosis of scoliosis.
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Patient Story
Brace Yourself to Meet Alexis
https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/News-and-Media/Patient-Stories/2021/04/Brace-Yourself-to-Meet-AlexisScoliosis diagnosis gives teen a new purpose
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